Allentown News

Take a look at stories throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact on readers or that you might want to look at again.

Annual Pinball festival Pinfest takes place this weekend, featuring casual open play, trading and competition for the hobby

At a gala held by The Literacy Center, three former graduates shared their progress and challenges.

Clothes of the 1960s and 70s are all the rage at the museum's free show opening Saturday, May 6.

Allentown police said they tried to stop the group of off-road vehicles near Fourth and Gordon streets on April 27.

Council members approved a package of changes to Allentown’s parking ordinances Wednesday but didn’t vote on a proposal to allow parking in some alleys.

Schools Superintendent Carol Birks hosted the forum. She said she wanted to make sure the public understands how the district is spending its money.

A proposal to establish a one-year pilot program for EMTs and mental health specialists to respond to some 911 calls could be on November ballots if the Allentown City Council doesn't approve it.

Lehigh Valley state Rep. Mike Schlossberg's legislation to create more local teachers received the support of 19 Republicans and now moves to the state Senate.

Three incumbents — Candida Affa, Cecilia “Ce-Ce” Gerlach and Santo Napoli — are seeking to retain their seats in the 2023 Democratic primary for Allentown City Council. They face challenges from Luis Acevedo, Rodney Bushe, Sarina Torres and Tino Babayan.

Muhlenberg College is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its radio station with a special concert on Thursday, May 4 at the Saengerbund.

Blackstone Structures is seeking to make room for new apartment buildings in Allentown. But its request to demolish a building as part of the project was denied Monday by the city's Historical Architectural Review Board.